Athens is made up of many fascinating districts and scattered with iconic ancient sites. This is a quick guide to Athens outisde of the Acropolis – 11 other things to do to fill your time in this incredible ancient city.
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Budapest: 12 Essential Experiences in the Hungarian Capital
Budapest is not one city, but two: hilly Buda lies on the west bank of the Danube River, while metropolitan Pest to the east is where you’ll find the majority of the area’s city life. Points of interest such as the Hungarian Parliament Building, Central Marketplace...
Don’t Skip Kutaisi, Georgia’s Second City
Kutaisi was my favourite city in Georgia, in a large part because of the food. Here’s a quick guide to the best restaurants, as well as top sites in town, on the outskirts of town, and worthy of a day trip from town.
Visit The Ever-Expanding River City of Belgrade
Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, feels like a small town that is ever-expanding. For me, it’s not what I expect a capital city to be like. There isn’t really a downtown in the busy city sense. Republic Square, the centre of the Old City, has few buildings with more...
Wonderful Discoveries of Rapidly Changing Bucharest
Bucharest has a long and varied history. In the 1980s, the city saw a radical civil facelift and much of the place has changed rapidly since then. Whole buildings were moved and tens of thousands of families were displaced to make way for some of the largest...
Culture and Cuisine in Historical Yerevan
Armenia is a hugely underrated country full of fascinating historical sites, delicious cuisine, and beautiful outdoor spaces. Yerevan is the perfect introduction to all of these things! Here are my top recommendations for unmissable sites, restaurants and day trips.
10 Best Spots to Eat, Drink and Learn in Valencia
Valencia has a bit of everything. The old walled city has cobbled streets, a giant cathedral rumoured to have housed the Holy Grail, crumbling fortress towers, and more history around every corner. The Central Market has every kind of food imaginable. Menus have...
Hidden Gems of Historical Rome
Rome is known for its history, and most famously its Wonder of the World, the Colosseum. This guide offers an insight into some of the lesser known historical wonders to add to your Rome itinerary. Here are the best wonders you’ve never heard of in the Eternal City.
How to Enjoy 24 hours in Portugal’s Colourful Capital, Lisbon
Portugal’s fantastic capital has so much to do and see, from the Castelo de Sao Jorge to the main square Praca do Comercio, as well as Belem Tower for world heritage aficionados to Time Out Market Lisboa for food lovers. But the best thing to do to soak in Lisbon’s...
Hong Kong: The City of Islands and Skyscrapers
A quick guide to the best of Hong Kong, from hikes to markets to spectacular light shows.
11 Top Spots to Enjoy in Georgia’s Lively Capital, Tbilisi
The capital of Georgia, Tbilisi, is a mixture of Western modernity and Central Asian tradition. Over the past few years it has become a popular destination for digital nomads, thanks to its cheap accommodation, friendly locals, delicious food and easy access to home...
Embrace the Relaxed Aussie Atitude in Brisbane
The natural halfway point on the classic Australian East Coast backpacker route, Brisbane is the perfect place to take a break, relax, and enjoy the laidback Aussie lifestyle. Check out this quick guide to foodie hotspots, mountain and riverside viewpoints, and how to cozy up with the local wildlife while supporting conservation efforts.
Backpacker’s guide to Jakarta
A quick guide to the Indonesian capital, from where to eat to how to get around this bustling city, and more.
The Fascinating Blend of Old and New New Delhi
New Delhi is often the gateway to India with many visitors beginning their travels here. This is a place that has a wonderful blend of nearly everything that the country has to offer. Sikh, Hindu, Christian, Islamic, Jewish, and Buddhist temples are scattered across...
See the best of Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is one of the many gateways to Southeast Asia and it is a fabulous spot to dip your toes into this fascinating subcontinent. The city is vast and sprawling, with many different neighborhoods boasting wildly different characters and attractions. Most...
Tokyo: Japan’s Sprawling City of 14 Million
Tokyo is a fantastic introduction to Japan, but with so many different urban hubs within the one city it can be hard to know where to start. Here’s a roundup of some of the best spots to prioritise to make the most of your visit.
Explore Busy and Beautiful Singapore
The country of Singapore is, by any and all definitions, a city. This magnificently sprawling metropolis is filled to the brim with the colors of a melting pot of cultures and life all crammed into one of the smallest nations on Earth. Ride the buses, walk the...
Don’t skip São Paulo
Sao Paulo was a surprise. A city that lives in the shadow of Rio de Janeiro but is its own in every way. This is a city that has riverfront markets and high streets with designer gear, parties into the early hours of the morning and towering cathedrals tolling the...
Iconic Sites and Hidden Gems in Historic Kyoto
Kyoto is full of history. It is the only city in Japan that was not bombed during World War II, so it has retained a lot of the shrines and temples that were lost elsewhere. You could spend a week here sightseeing nonstop and still not have visited every temple....
Unmissable Osaka: Japan’s Food Capital
Osaka often gets skipped by tourists to Japan, particularly by those short on time. But as a hub for Japan’s incredible cuisine, it shouldn’t be missed! Check out my top food recommendations here, and other reasons Osaka deserves a spot on your itinerary.
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